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I just swallowed a cherry pit! I feel like it’s going to hurt my gut! Should I be worried?

I’ve been following a Bariatric keto plan that I got from Facebook group called Bariatric keto for women. It is low carb, moderate fat and high protein. I feel fantastic getting back to the basic of our weight loss journey. I am 5 years out with no significant weight gain however I had been eating to much sugary food and was feeling very sluggish, I know weight gain would be next.

Just found out that my blood sugar is very low does anyone have this problem? How do you manage it?

Don't mess around a twisted bowel is serious. I'm currently in the hospital. I had to have a exploratory surgery. They found a twisted intestine and my pouch has flipped. They were able to fix it. Thank God. It was very painful. I'm on the mend now.

I am 6 months post RNY and I get really hungry all the time. My stomach actually hurts.

I chew gum sometimes to help curve my cravings. Sometimes it causes gas but most the time it's not a problem. My surgeon said just to be careful not to swallow it.

My doctor said Protein drinks are fine. So I supplement with one every day just to make sure I can meet my protein goal. I get the rest from meat, beans, eggs and yogurt.

Wondering how your doing? How did the scope go?

I too second guess my decision to get the revision. My GERD is gone however I have such a hard time eating. My pouch is super small and everything I eat upsets it. I was finally at a place with my sleeve where I could comfortably eat and now I'm back to the beginning only this time I can't keep anything down. I feel like I'm slowly starving because my nutrition is so bad right now. My energy levels have crashed. I go in next week for my blood work and then see the doctor. On the brighter side I'm almost at goal which is very good. Now if I can only get everything else to line up.

I had the sleeve to RNY revision because after my sleeve my reflux got really bad. Having to have surgery twice was no fun. I would really consider having RNY if you already have reflux.

Sounds like your right on tract. I agree with Crosby Popsicle are great at this stage. Water and protein are good to focus on now. Good luck!

My understanding is 30g at a time with three hours in between. I have had the worst time finding a protein I can tolerate. I finally found lean 25 from GNC and proflex20 from melaluca both are great tasting.

I had revision surgery 6 weeks ago and have lost 25lbs. My doctor said to expect slower weight loss after revision. He said to expect 1 to 2 pounds a week. So congratulations your doing great!

Hello Blondie311, I had a sleeve to bypass on Feb. 3. I had my revision to help with my reflux and it has taken it away. That being said please call your doctor your reflux should not be getting worst.

So today I tried to eat very mushy tuna. Apparently I ate to fast or to much and had it get stuck. OMG it was so painful! I was bent over trying to walk it off it took for ever. Had what I think is called the foamies. Yuk! Lessened learned.

I had my sleeve in October 2013 at the time I hade GERD but it really was not discussed as a negative to having the sleeve. My EGD showed a hernia that my surgeon said would be fixed at time of surgery. However during the surgery he could not find it. At first everything was fine but after a few months the reflux was unbelievable I was taking 40 mg in the morning and at night of Omeprazole, tums off and on all day at this point I was having a hard time sleeping because of the pain. Another EDG showed the hernia was bigger and the acid was effecting my throat it was getting harder and harder to eat. Three weeks ago I had a RNY with a hernia repair. I liked the idea Of the sleeve because you didn't have to be rearranged however If I had been more informed about the sleeve and the fact that it can make it worse I would have reconsidered the RNY in the first place. It would have saved me a lot is hassle and not to mention money. Please keep it in mind and talk it over with you surgeon. Some people have no problems others do.

Nice!

I completely agree with Djmohr.

Sorry I didn't reply sooner. I was on 80 mg of Omeprazole a day and tums several times a day. I had to be very careful when I ate, nothing spicy not even a little spice. I started having issues a few months after my sleeve as soon as the doctor tried to get me off Omeprazole after about 6 months he doubled the dose at 14 months I had the revision. So far I have had no reflux.

I told my family and friends because I needed the support. I also wanted to let people know that I am not ashamed and that medical technology is a GOD send. This tool has changed my life for the better and anyone who wants to hold judgement are not worth the energy to worry about.

I woke up this morning and could hardly open my mouth it was so thicker. Once I brushed it got better but wow this is not fun.

I say a new position for s new you. What could be better then that.

So sorry your not doing well please keep us posted.

Being dizzy could be dehydration so make sure you get plenty of fluid. My doctor said getting fluid should be the only thing to worry about the first week he said not to really worry about the protein. I second the premier protein from Costco premixed. I also use ungury chicken broth in place of water in my soups, really saved me when I can't tolerate the sweet protein. If you do use ungury make sure you blend it exactly like the package says then heat it up its the only way it works. You can always just sip on the broth as well.

Well I have both the sleeve and now one week out from bypass. My experience with the sleeve was fine in every way except for the reflux was unbearable which is why I revised to the RNY. If you don't have reflux then the sleeve has lots of benefits, however if you do have reflux I would recommend the RNY hands down.